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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

2

Suez Canal Directors Reject Italian Demand for Board Seats

Paris June 5 Italian demands for representation on the Suez Canal board were rejected by the directors who issued a policy statement calling Italy's claims based on bad faith or ignorance. Marquis de Vogue cited historical figures to deny Italy’s assertions and warned against replacing private management with an international commission. The Suez board, including 19 Frenchmen and 10 Englishmen, governs the canal as a gateway to Italy’s African ambitions amid Franco Italian tensions.

Paris Suez Canal Company Marquis de Vogue Italy Negrilli Paleocapa Torelli Negrelli Suez Canal Netherlands Africa Tunisia Jibati Mussolini France

Butte Public School Attendance Totals 6340 for Term

Attendance for the final six weeks ending June 2 shows 6340 students in Butte public schools with 2126 in high school and 4214 in elementary grades. Boys outnumber girls 3279 to 3061, Emerson School leads with 98.35 percent attendance, while Whittier and others follow with strong punctuality records.

Butte Public Rose Sekovich Lowell W. Johnson Emerson Whittier Greeley McKinley Madison Butte High School Blaine Franklin Garfield Grant Harrison Hawthorne Jefferson Lincoln Longfellow Monroe Sherman Webster

A I M E Members Honor National Chief At Banquet In Butte

The A I M E Montana section hosts national chief Mr. Gillies who praises Butte roots, cites steel industry progress, and notes rising junior membership. Senator Gallwey recalls early football days and the Butte scene, while Higgins and Mrs Kenck sing.

A. S. Richardson Montana Butte Gillies Richardson Mr. Gillies Kelly Ladies’ Auxiliary

Death notices for Loughrin and Stoneman in Butte

The remains of William Loughrin may be viewed in Duggan's Merrill mortuary Rose room with a funeral Wednesday at 9 at St Patrick's Church and high mass at 9 30 followed by interment in St Patrick's cemetery. Nellie Stoneman's remains may be viewed in Dugday Colonial room Sunday afternoon at 2 with services by Rev Edward Mitchell and interment in Mount Moriah.

Funeral services for Mrs Bridget Kelly announced

The remains may be viewed in the Rose room at Duggan's Merrill mortuary. The funeral will be Thursday at 9 o'clock, followed by a requiem high mass at St Lawrence church at 9 30. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.

Elizabeth Casey Rites Planned at Sacred Heart Church

The remains may be viewed in the Shamrock room of Duggan's Merrill mortuary. Funeral Friday at 9 o'clock to Sacred Heart church for a 9:30 requiem mass, with interment at St. Patrick's cemetery.

Casey Elizabeth Casey Shamrock Duggan Merrill Mortuary Sacred Heart Church St. Patrick’s Cemetery

Card of Thanks for John M. McCaughey

The family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the illness, death, and funeral of John M. McCaughey. Special thanks to Rev. Dan Harrington, St. Patrick's parish priests and Sisters, Brothers High School staff, Girls Central High Sisters, the Columbian Squires, and to those who sent floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. MR. and MRS. J. B. McCAUGHEY and JIMMIE, MRS. MARY MCAUGHEY and FAMILY, MRS. S. E. CLEARY and FAMILY.

John M. McCaughey Dan Harrington Sisters St. Patrick’s Parish Brothers’ High School Sisters of Girls’ Central High School Columbian Squires J. B. M’caughey Jimmie Mary M’caughey S. E. Cleary

Lane Remains to Home Before Requiem Mass

The remains of Miss Mary Lane will be removed this Tuesday morning to the family residence at 714 East Broadway. A Requiem high mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart church at 9 30 and burial will be in the Holy Cross cemetery family lot. An aunt, Mrs Mary McCaughey, was omitted in the relatives list.

Mary Lane East Broadway Sacred Heart Church Holy Cross Cemetery Mary McCaughey

Dwyer Remains At Daly-Shea Mortuary

The body of Robert Dwyer lies at the Daly-Shea mortuary. The family home is at 130 Minah Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Treasure State Jubilee pageant rehearsals begin in Butte

Nearly 100 attended last night for the first rehearsals of the Treasure State Jubilee pageant Bullion Bandits and Builders a saga of Statehood. Rehearsals are at the Masonic temple ballroom with groups like Redmen Pocahontas and the Pioneers club present. Tom Vaughn and George Miles of the New York Producing company spoke briefly. Tonight rehearsals move to the Masons and De Molays. The spectacle runs at Butte high stadium on July 1 to 4 evenings.

Masonic Temple Order of Redmen Degree of Pocahontas Th Pioneers’ Club Merle M. Davis E. G. Leipheimer Jr Tom Vaughn George Miles New York The Masons de Molays Butte High Stadium

Navy divers praised for saving Thetis crew in submarine sank

Rescue chief Cole commended crew and equipment for using a nine ton diving bell to lift 33 of 59 Thetis crew members as raising the sunken sub continued. Parliament seeks inquiry into Thetis disaster and rescue limits highlighted by lack of U K rescue gear.

Cole Navy Thetis Admiralty

Ladies' Day Planned at Butte Country Club

The weekly luncheon will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Butte Country Club with Mrs. E. Ll. Samsel and Mrs. D. O. Angherini as joint hostesses. A forenoon round of golf precedes the luncheon.

Butte Country Club E. Ll. Samsel D. O. Angherini

Dean W. Phillips Rests at Family Home Ahead of Services

The late Dean W. Phillips’ remains lie at the family residence 916 Colorado street. Services will be conducted by Butte Lodge No. 240 B P O E at a time to be announced in later papers, with interment at Holy Cross.

Olsen infant dies. services pending

Delores Arlene Olsen five months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Olsen of 630 South Jackson died yesterday. Remains are at Richards funeral home with services to be announced.

One of profits on gold urged

The article reports on debates over gold content, with Eccles outlining a new loan system not competing with banks and a $112 million unused profit to be used for a business loans corporation. It notes a Treasury profit of $2.8 billion from gold content reduction and $139 million previously allocated, and stresses no adjournment date fixed for Congress.

Barkley D-Ky White House Eccles Treasury Congress House Ways and Means Committee Hanes

Washington Prepares for King and Queen Visit

Washington buzzes with arrangements for a royal visit as Demonet’s gears up to serve 25 000 Virginia strawberries with cream at a British embassy garden party. Tailors and couriers rush to outfit attendees while police and secret service plan discreet crowd oversight. Secret service even buys window seats from local shopkeepers.

Demonet’s Emporia Secret Service

Pedestrian Struck by Car Injures Man in Missoula

John Mulvey was hit near the Broadway Main street intersection by a car driven by G. E. Foster of the Northern hotel. Mulvey, 62 Missoula Avenue, was taken to St. James hospital with minor bruises and later moved to his sister’s home at 58 West Mercury after treatment.

John Mulvey St. James Hospital G. E. Foster Northern Foster Broadway-Main Street Mulvey Missoula Avenue West Mercury

Auto Mishap Leaves One Dead Three Injured

A domestic auto accident resulted in one death and three injuries. The wife sustained abrasions and leg bruises along with other injuries. All four victims were taken to St. Patrick's hospital for treatment.

St. Patrick's Hospital

Notable Butte visitors tied to Missoula tragedy

The four occupants of the car that killed Mrs. Burrows of Yakima near Missoula are recognized figures in Butte. They stopped there en route from Norris to inspect mining property, met Dr. Francis A. Thomson of the Montana School of Mines, and attracted local interest. Dr. Thomson left for Missoula to aid after the tragedy. One man belongs to the Sunshine mine owners in Idaho, a top silver property, while another is Yakima Baseball figure and Burrows Motor Co. owner.

Butte Burrows Yakima Missoula Norris Francis A. Thomson Montana School of Mines Thomson Parker Iorest Idaho Sunshine Mine Yakima Pippins Western International Baseball League Burrows Motor Company

Veteran of Indian Wars Visits Butte After 1876 Tour

Colonel Ralph Donath a past national commander of the United Indian War Veterans visited Butte yesterday. He first came here in 1876 while with troops sent to recover bodies after the Custer massacre and later pursued Nez Perces under Chief Joseph in 1877. Now 82 appears 65, he travels by bus toward New York after a San Francisco stop where his car was damaged.

Ralph Donath United Indian War Veterans Butte Montana United States Army Fort A. Lincoln Bismarck N. D Donath Custer Joseph D. Company 17Th U. S. Infantry New York San Francisco Boston International Typographical Union The Knights of Pythias St. Cecile New York City Col Midwest

Supreme Court rules on marketing laws and child labor amendment

The Supreme Court upholds key provisions of the marketing agreements act Wiley ruling reversing lower court decisions on New York and Boston marketing orders. It also allows the 18 year old labor amendment to proceed as more states ratify, with 28 of 36 needed.

Justice Reed Congress High Court New York Boston Hughes McReynolds Roberts Butler Secretary of Agriculture Kentucky Kansas Indiana Maine New Hampshire New Mexico Oklahoma Pennsylvania Utah Washington West Virginia

Woman Dies After Mysterious Wound at Catholic Reception

An elderly Portland woman, 76 year old Mrs Frank D Rittner, died at a hospital from a mysterious wound suffered May 21 at Mount Angel Oregon during a reception for a Catholic priest. Police say the shot likely came from a passing automobile.

Portland Ore Frank D. Rittner Mount Angel Thomas Brockmans

Mothers and Sons Dismissed From Murray Hospital

Two mothers and their infant sons were discharged yesterday from Murray hospital. Mrs. Charles Nakwas of 1318 Madison and Mrs. John Butala of 1622 Warren are the plaintiffs.

Murray Hospital Charles Nakwas Madison John Butala Warren

Muggs Missing Comic Strip Returns Soon

The Montana Standard reports Muggs and Skeeter are missing from the comic page this week. Substitutes are en route by air mail and readers will enjoy the lively adventures of the Muggs gang once replacements arrive.

Montana Standard Muggs Skeeter Effie Mae Rodney the Rock and the Chimp Standard Lively Gang

National Essay Contest On Keeping America Out Of War

Superintendent Lowell W Johnson announced a nation wide essay contest on why America should keep out of foreign wars. Prizes range from 100 dollars for first to 5 dollars for seventh with travel to Washington D C and New York fair included for top prize. Essays must be under 200 words and miss no more than ten words quoted. Entries go to National Committee to Keep America Out of Foreign Wars Room 1424 New House Office Building Washington D C by June 14 Flag Day.

Lowell W. Johnson America Washington, D. C New York National Committee New House

Duchess of Kent Target of Blast Sparks Royal Interest

A gunman fired at the Duke of Kent and his duchess as they left a residence. The duchess Marina and Duke proceeded to a film, uninjured, with no marks on the house or cow. The couple planned a 1937 Australia visit while Marina remains a popular royal figure.

Duchess of Kent Constantine I Greece Helen Vaidimirovna Russia Athens Paris London Mariana George V Westminster Europe Britain George I Alexandra Edward VII England Duchess Prince Nicholas Olga Yugoslavia Berlin Hitler Duke of Kent Australia Dominion Prince Edward Princess Alexandra Marina Hyde Park Edward VIII Duke of Windsor

Royal Visit Sparks Ontario Mining Tour Underground

King and Queen Bo toured a 60 passenger shaft cage at the mine amid 2,500 workers on holiday. They watched ore drills, inspected compressors, and greeted miners before boarding the royal train for a 24 hour lake route through Ontario. They plan to cross into the United States at Niagara Falls for a four day visit.

Ontario Niagara Peninsula United States Niagara Falls

Community Jubilee Seeks Donations For Nine Day Celebration

The directors estimate at least 50 000 visitors over nine days for a Montana jubilee featuring a history pageant, the Miss Montana contest, the Miss America event, the Butte American Legion rodeo, a two day air show parade and fireworks. Generous contributions are urged now to ensure financial backing and successful plans.

Montana Butte American Legion

EAGHANGEITES 10 Gather in Butte Fiesta Heads Planning

The EAGHANGEITES 10 will base headquarters in Butte for a two day fiesta with golf bowling and a dinner dance in Meaderville. The local club executive committee will meet tomorrow to form a host committee. Fred I. Root of Butte is district governor of Exchange in Montana. Colin Christie presides. other officers are John Newland Fred Gust R. D. Callahan and Guy Pratt. The Butte delegation to Idaho Falls to confer with the Utah committee included Root Newland Gust and Callahan.

Meaderville Fred I. Root Butte Exchange Montana Colin Christie John Newland Fred Gust R. D. Callahan Guy Pratt Idaho Falls Utah

Pope Seeks Peage Peace Efforts Amid War Fears

The pope announced on June 2 that grave fear of imminent war in Europe had lessened, boosting hope for stable peace. He said his intervention began in early May with Papal representatives engaging leaders in Italy France Germany Britain and Poland to press for dialogue.

Europe Italy France Germany Britain Poland

Relief for arthritis pains with Tysmol advertised

An advertisement urges readers to buy Tysmol for arthritis rheumatism sciatica and neuritis pains. It promises visible improvement after first use and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad notes availability at drug stores and local shops Owsleys and Paxson Rockefeller Co.

Tysmol Owsley’s and Paxson & Rockefeller Co Ady

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H. R. Gallwey Senator Gallwey Hugo Kenck Margaret McHale Helena Great Falls Anaconda Institute Charles Blackburn Eugene Admiral) Carroll Lester J. Hartzell Aed Ania Duggan’s Merrill Mortuaries Pat R. Gagner North Daly Shea Mortuary South Idaho Associated Press Max Setieteisecesinoes Bozeman Hote Wes Edewenweee Conrad Cut Bank Oeeseesecreesess Fort Peck Glendive Lewistown Seeeuse Stee Eee Eet Eeewes Jacksonville Wave Kansas City Weenee Los Angeles Ae Veneeeenee Ateeee Minneapolis Oreeee New York Eeeere Omaha Portland Salt Lake City Seattle Spokane Williston Joseph Richards, Inc Montana Street Geo. T. Wade Fred IL. Root Telephone White’s Funeral Home West Park Street Pacific Coast Chamber of Commerce Jupreme Court Eooay Gunteot Fa King Queen BO Pope
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